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Chicken Fried Rice, 20 OZ
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Chicken Fried Rice, 20 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
7g
Protein
3g
Sugars
550mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
110
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You might grab this 20 oz Chicken Fried Rice from the frozen or prepared meals section for a quick weeknight dinner or to satisfy a takeout craving without leaving home. It feels convenient and comforting—like familiar Chinese takeout—while the long ingredient list, added maltodextrin/yeast extracts and flavorings hint at industrial processing that gives a uniform texture, extended shelf-life, and intensified savory flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SEASONED, RICE, (LONG, GRAIN, WHITE, RICE,, CORN, MALTODEXTRIN,, SOY, SAUCE, POWDER, [SOY, SAUCE, {FERMENTED, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, CANE, SUGAR},, CORN, MALTODEXTRIN],, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, SEA, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, TOASTED, SESAME, SEED, OIL,, ORGANIC, CARAMEL, COLOR,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL,, ORGANIC, RICE, CONCENTRATE,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SOYBEAN, OIL), COOKED, SEASONED, CHICKEN, WHITE, MEAT, (WHITE, CHICKEN, MEAT,, WATER,, SOY, SAUCE, [WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT],, SWEET, COOKING, RICE, WINE, [SAKE, {WATER,, RICE,, KOJI, (ASPERGILLUS, ORYZAE)},, CANE, SUGAR,, WATER,, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT],, CANE, SUGAR,, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, SALT,, BLACK, PEPPER,, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL,, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR), YELLOW, ONION, SCRAMBLED, EGGS, (EGGS,, MILK,, CORNSTARCH, [STABILIZER],, SEA, SALT,, GROUND, WHITE, PEPPER), CARROTS, GREEN, PEAS, RED, BELL, PEPPERS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • toasted sesame seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn maltodextrin, yeast extract, caramel color, stabilized eggs) and reconstituted/seasoned components indicate an ultraprocessed product formulated for convenience, uniformity, and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Chicken Fried Rice, 20 OZ

The Chicken Fried Rice isn't a superfood, but it does have some redeeming qualities! With 160 calories per serving and 7 grams of protein, it can fit into a balanced meal. Just remember, 'healthy' is subjective — it really depends on what you're comparing it to and what your dietary needs are.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$5.99
per package